Biohazard cleanup in South Carthage, Tennessee

Cleanup in South Carthage: what shapes the work

U.S. 70N runs through town, and its junction with State Routes 25 and 53 lies within the town limits, so much of South Carthage's commercial activity sits along that corridor. Smith County Middle School is also here.

Homes on the river flats deal with damp ground and the possibility of high water. Moisture in crawlspaces and older framing affects how much material has to be removed and how long drying takes.

Property types in South Carthage

Homes on the river flats

Crawlspaces, damp ground, high water.

Highway businesses

Scheduling around open hours.

Common requests in South Carthage

• Blood cleanup
• Unattended death cleanup
• Trauma and crime scene cleanup
• Suicide cleanup
• Meth and fentanyl residue cleanup (use sites)

All 33 services

Before help arrives

1. If someone is hurt or has died, call 911 first. Inside city limits the South Carthage Police Department responds; outside them, the Smith County Sheriff's Office.
2. Do not clean anything yet. Wait until the scene is released, and avoid household cleaners on blood or fluids.
3. Close off the area. Shut the door, keep children and pets out, and turn off fans blowing toward the room.
4. Write down the case or report number and the agency name. Your insurer and the property owner may need it.
5. Call us when you are ready. We will explain what is involved before anything is agreed.

Residential and commercial work

For homes in South Carthage, we work with one point of contact, usually a family member, the owner or the landlord. Personal items in the affected area are kept unless you decide otherwise.

For businesses, rental communities and public facilities, we work through the site or property manager, agree the work area and timing in advance, and provide a written summary for your records.

Smith County

Smith County's county seat is Carthage. Other towns we serve in the county: Carthage, Gordonsville.

Nearby communities we serve

• Carthage 1 mi
• Gordonsville 4 mi
• Alexandria 12 mi
• Watertown 14 mi

Guides

• What to do after discovering an unattended death in Tennessee
• The difference between cleaning and biohazard remediation
• Meth contamination in Tennessee: use sites versus former labs

Questions from South Carthage